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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.72, 8,623.08 and 4,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.72, 8,623.08 and 4,177.73 is: 6,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.72 : 8,623.08 = 4,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.72/8,623.08 = 4,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.72x = 8,623.08 × 4,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.72x = 36,024,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,024,856.89/5,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.15

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